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Surface water temps are climbing into the mid-50’s, approaching prime trout fishing conditions

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are climbing into the mid-50’s, approaching prime trout fishing conditions. Multiple stockings of rainbow trout have occurred over the last month, with most fish averaging 9 inches. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon has been best for trout fishing with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout

Fishing should be good for carryover trout

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps remain in the low 50’s. Fishing should be good for carryover trout. Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 3/25/26. PowerBait and inflated worms fished off the bottom will attract trout. Fly anglers should try woolly buggers, leeches and midges. Fish in the shallows and near the edges of muddy water. Bass fishing will still be slow due to cool water temperatures. Take advantage

Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of the recently stocked fish

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 4/15/2026. Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of the recently stocked fish while conditions permit. Try PowerBait or worms just off the bottom. Water levels remain low and are expected to stay low.

Harrison Pass is open

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Harrison Pass is open. Rainbow trout were stocked late March in the collection ditch, Unit 21 and South Lakes. Tiger trout were also stocked in Unit 21. Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout. Water temperatures in the low 50s, so bass fishing will still be slow. Fly anglers are reporting success with streamers, leeches, scuds and midges. Small,

Water temps are sitting in the low 50s

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Water temps are sitting in the low 50s. Over 37,000 rainbow trout averaging 9″ have been stocked this spring. Trout fishing is good, with most catches measuring 12″-18″ and several over 20″. Trout action will continue to improve as water temps increase into the mid-50s. Balanced

Surface water temps are climbing into the mid-50’s, approaching prime trout fishing conditions

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are climbing into the mid-50’s, approaching prime trout fishing conditions. Multiple stockings of rainbow trout have occurred over the last two weeks, with most fish averaging 9 inches. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon has been best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the

Water levels are up, measuring approximately 5 feet below full capacity

Wilson Sink Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are up, measuring approximately 5 feet below full capacity. Water temps are in the low 50s and the boat ramp is in the water. Anglers are reporting trout catches over 18 inches and recent bass activity. If the warmer weather holds, expect bass fishing to improve quickly.

Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 4/15

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 4/15/2026. Water levels remain low and are expected to stay low. Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of the recently stocked fish while conditions permit. Try PowerBait or worms just off the bottom.

Over 12,000 rainbow trout averaging 9″ have been stocked this spring

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Water temps are sitting in the low 50s. Over 12,000 rainbow trout averaging 9″ have been stocked this spring. Trout fishing is good, with most catches measuring 12″-18″ and several over 20″. Trout action will continue to improve as water temps increase into the mid-50s. Balanced

Fishing should be good for carryover trout

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps in the low 50’s. Fishing should be good for carryover trout. Rainbow trout averaging 9″ were stocked 3/25/26. PowerBait and inflated worms fished off the bottom will attract trout. Fly anglers should try woolly buggers, leeches and midges. Fish in the shallows and near the edges of muddy water. Bass fishing will still be slow due to cool water temperatures.

Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Rainbow trout were stocked late March in the collection ditch, Unit 21 and South Lakes. Tiger trout were also stocked in Unit 21. Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout. Water temperatures in the low 50s, so bass fishing will still be slow. Fly anglers are reporting success with streamers, leeches, scuds and midges. Small, flashy spinners like Panther

Water temps are sitting in the low 50s and spring stocking began 4/3

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Water temps are sitting in the low 50s. Spring stocking began 4/3/26 with rainbow trout averaging 9 inches. Trout fishing has picked up with the warmer water, with most catches measuring 12″-18″ and several over 20″. Fish are still moving a little slow in the cold

Multiple stockings of rainbow trout have occurred over the last two weeks

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are in the low 50s. Multiple stockings of rainbow trout have occurred over the last two weeks, with most fish averaging 9 inches. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout will be cruising the warmer

Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are in the high 40s to low 50s. Rainbow trout were stocked 3/27/26. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout will be cruising the warmer waters for insects. Balanced leeches, woolly buggers and midges are

Water levels are up, measuring approximately 5 feet below full capacity

Wilson Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water levels are up, measuring approximately 5 feet below full capacity. Water temps are in the low 50s and the boat ramp is in the water. Anglers are reporting trout catches over 18 inches and recent bass activity. If the warmer weather holds, expect bass fishing to improve quickly.

Spring stocking has begun

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Spring stocking has begun. Rainbow trout were stocked this week in the collection ditch, Unit 21 and South Lakes. Tiger trout were also stocked in Unit 21. Fair to good fishing is being reported in the collection ditch for trout. Water temperatures in the high 40 to low 50s, so bass fishing will still be slow. Fly anglers are reporting success with streamers, leeches and

Surface water temps are in the mid-40s

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Surface water temps are in the mid-40s. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Focus on the shallows where the trout will be cruising the warmer waters for insects. Balanced leeches, woolly buggers and midges are the go-to flies for fly anglers. Orange PowerBait or

The reservoir is fully open water

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Caution is necessary when navigating the shallows due to low water levels. Water temps are sitting in the low to mid 40s. Trout fishing has been fair to slow, with most catches measuring 12″-18″. Fish are still moving slowly in the cold water, so be sure

Water temps in the low 50’s

Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Water temps in the low 50’s. Fishing should be fair to good for carryover trout, with bass still being slow due to cool water temperatures.

Very low water and very few fish survival after the winter

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Very low water and very few fish survival after the winter. If water levels reach a suitable level within a month, trout will be stocked.

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water

Wild Horse Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Caution is necessary when navigating the shallows due to low water levels. Trout fishing is typically great right after the ice off. However, fish are still moving slowly in the cold water, so be sure to stick to slow presentations. Balanced leeches, woolly buggers and chironomids

The east side boat dock is back in the water and the ramp is open for the season

South Fork Reservoir

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The east side boat dock is back in the water and the ramp is open for the season. Anglers are seeing plenty of trout action near the dam. Mid-morning through early afternoon is best for trout fishing, with reports of fish up to 5 lbs. Balanced leeches and woolly buggers are the go-to flies for fly anglers. Orange PowerBait or worms floated off the bottom

The reservoir is ice free

Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

The reservoir is ice free, but water levels remain low and water is turbid. Fishing is slow.

Some unsafe ice reported at the boat ramp and parts of the collection ditch

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Some unsafe ice reported at the boat ramp and parts of the collection ditch. Harrison Pass is expected to be impassable after this week’s storms, Secret Pass is recommended. Anglers fishing the collection ditch are reporting fair to good angling for trout, with fish over 20 inches being reported. Fly anglers are reporting success with streamers, leeches and nymphs. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins

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